Actress Melissa Riso opened up to her Instagram followers yesterday when she shared a before-and-after look at her navel tattoo removal results. The model also revealed the surprising reason why she chose to get the ink in the first place.
Riso shared a composite image that showed a before-and-after closeup image of the tattoo she had removed. The photo on the left focused on the black floral ink, while the picture on the right revealed the pink skin and scar that remained after the removal treatment. The actress explained that she initially designed the ink herself and paid $40 to have it drawn on her stomach. She wrote that she decided to get the tattoo to cover up a six-inch scar she got from a bad car accident when she was in the ninth grade.
Riso shared with her followers that she’d always felt embarrassed by the imperfection on her navel. However, she also noted that the tattoo has held her back in her career, costing her modeling and acting jobs over the years. Ultimately, she chose to have it removed to embrace the scars and move past the emotional pain she’s felt as a result of the accident.
Riso credited Dr. Payman Simoni with the tattoo removal. She also revealed that — in one more treatment — the ink should be completely gone from her skin. Although the post is different than the actress’s typical sexy poses, her Instagram followers offered nearly 5,500 likes in support of her truth-baring share. Additionally, approximately 400 people took to the comments section to leave a positive note for the model. At least one person asked about the number of treatments needed to remove a tattoo. Riso replied, stating that colored ink requires more treatments to remove fully.
“Sorry that you were teased about the tattoo. I personally prefer natural-looking skin as well. However, I thought it was a nice tattoo and that it suited you. I’ve been following your career for a few years now. I’ve always thought the world of you. Such a beautiful and caring person. Hugs,” wrote one encouraging fan.
“Do what makes you happy always. Stories like this are what make us who we are you gorgeous no matter what,” a second person declared.
“That’s quite a story, and I applaud you for your bravery and honesty about telling your followers about this,” praised a third follower.
The Inquisitr previously reported that the celebrity hairstylist thrilled her fans in a post that featured her wearing a gorgeous turquoise bikini as she hoped for summer to arrive soon. The model’s sun-kissed skin glistened with oil in the sexy shot.